178 over 106

[T Pat]

Just got back from the Doc 184/101 he added another pill
Scarred the shit out of the wife (she went with me to make sure I was telling her everything) he said "it almost killed you in February and you will either stroke out or be dead by next February if we don't get your blood pressure under control"
Be prepared for a lecture when you go see the Doc Jim
And yes getting old sucks

[spookyx]

Jim its not so bad, I am on blood pressure meds and I have found some good things because of that..... #1 I grill everything, chicken, fish, beef and veggies, I have found adding lemon, pepper and other spices take the place of salt when things are grilled, (and a little salt is not gonna kill ya, use sea salt, a little goes a long way)

#2 no more beer for me, nows its all red wine (my waistline likes the no beer part)

#3 you can say "dear, i don't want to go to greenies for dinner, he makes me eat salt" now you don't have to blame the dogs every time he asks ya

[docholly]

Good Points there Spooky!! Also Garlic is an excellent flavor addition and it's very good for general heart health. Fresh garlic is always the best.. crush some and use it as a rub before you grill.

TP: do not make me come down there and kick your ass!!! I will.. I swear.. I'm jonesing for a road trip and this might be just the excuse i need.. ..now go out and find one of the Vortex's they are selling in Sedona and let all that stress just float away.

[spookyx]

Originally Posted by docholly

Good Points there Spooky!! Also Garlic is an excellent flavor addition and it's very good for general heart health. Fresh garlic is always the best.. crush some and use it as a rub before you grill.

I can't believe I left out the garlic, i use it on all the chicken i cook, and fresh ginger

Originally Posted by docholly

TP: do not make me come down there and kick your ass!!! I will.. I swear.. I'm jonesing for a road trip and this might be just the excuse i need.. ..now go out and find one of the Vortex's they are selling in Sedona and let all that stress just float away.

make sure you film it when you kick his ass

[obalee]

Wow, something I can relate to in this group. I'm diabetic and have high blood pressure and take pills for the problem also. One of the side effect of the BP medications is ED, keep a carefully watch on that one

[Jim]

Originally Posted by T Pat

Just got back from the Doc 184/101 he added another pill
Scarred the shit out of the wife (she went with me to make sure I was telling her everything) he said "it almost killed you in February and you will either stroke out or be dead by next February if we don't get your blood pressure under control"
Be prepared for a lecture when you go see the Doc Jim
And yes getting old sucks

Tell me Pat...are you only taking the meds and not on a diet? I ask because yesterday my father told me all he has to do is take meds and his high blood pressure is under control.

[T Pat]

Originally Posted by Jim

Tell me Pat...are you only taking the meds and not on a diet? I ask because yesterday my father told me all he has to do is take meds and his high blood pressure is under control.

First of all Jim stay off that fucking bike until your blood pressure is stabilized and your system is used to the pills, you know they call high blood pressure “the silent killer” and you don’t want to be taking anybody out with ya
I felt out of it for a few days when I started taking the pills, it doesn’t take that long to get used to them.
I went years with just a pill a day and no special diet as has my Dad, now I’m on a low vitamin K and low salt diet because I’m on a blood thinner.
Mortons Salt Substitute doesn’t taste bad at all